Totally true. I totally had the same feelings for some sailing channels I watched before I bought Tarka, and it really felt like they were part of my life.

@@TheAdventuresofTarka I started sailing at 18 and it took up quite a bit of my life afterward, and my heart forever. Sometimes it is hard to not chuck it all and go back, but, as you well know, life continues in ways that you just don't expect. My older brother took his own life a couple years ago. He had some serious medical issues that were proving illusive to any kind of "treatment" (Lidocaine infusions we're the last attempt....). The doctors had him on Oxycodone and ran out with no more available for another 11 days, so it was the problem AND serious withdrawal. My conclusion has been that healthy people do not hurt themselves - or others they love and who love them..... The diseases, whether mental, emotional, or physical often have an incredible role that we, no matter what, can never see, or help with. Just not in our power. No different than cancer or some other terminal illness. It is what it is - but we don't have to like it. My heart goes out to you, and, even though I really don't know you, I can, and do understand some of what you've had to deal with. It is good to hear you're dealing with it and in healthy ways. Sailing will most likely always be an INCREDIBLY intimate part of your life..... It can be a lonely part, too, as unless it is with someone else who has BEEN THERE, others just cannot grasp it..... Jimmy Buffett once put it the best I've probably ever heard, and his words often still evoke the emotions I FELT as you left Tarka - just as I left MiTyme so many years ago: "Alone on a midnight passage I can count the falling stars While the Southern Cross and the satellites They remind me of where we are: Spinning around in circles Living it day to day, And still twenty-four hours Maybe sixty good years It's really not that long a stay...." And there's a Cowboy in the Jungle.... Take care, my kindred fellow human. Never hesitate to reach out!

@@captainmike3557 I'm very well aware of his UKposts relationship and BECAUSE of his living his dream, as so many would like to do, I don't see it as a waste of my time to follow along - even provide a "thumbs up" if it helps.... I find it a much better use of time than watching MOST of what TV provides and cheaper than cable. I've been out there sailing the dream. I know what he's dealing with and experiencing on many levels and applaud his going for it! My time is over. Too old to do it again, although I still get a thrill at the awesomeness that few take the chance to experience. It is common experiences that create "friendships". He and I, even without knowing one another, share more than many just from that.

LOL. "hot like an oven guy" -- man, I was really into the vibe of the song at the time, but it's so strange that I used "Sexual Healing" as my intro music. Thank you for following along. I followed Delos on their early days before they blew up, and this is how I felt too whenever they would upload a new episode. It inspired me to buy my boat, and it seems like I've paid the favor forward :)

@@TheAdventuresofTarka Nothing stays the same man, and Delos sure hasn't! GL and God bless you for sharing your journey with us all. You'll be back at sea one day, and in the not too distant future I think. My wife and I abandoned our world back in Charleston in 2019, and are currently underway here somewhere in the S. Pacific aboard our "little" 2016 Amel 60 lol! Fair winds brother. M&V aboard the vessel "White Privilege".

I do have an epilogue planned that I will release shortly. I hope it helps pull the curtain back a little about any future sailing plans.

Oh wonderful! I am looking forward to it!

@@TheAdventuresofTarka I'll be looking forward to it too 👍🏼🤞🏻 I'm still subscribed and I love your storytelling so be sure to let us know if you start a different channel with a different boat🤞🏻

@@TheAdventuresofTarka Not sure if you can or want to say anything about this, but what happened to Noeska ?

Superb - thank you for taking us along with you on your journey. It has been remarkable.

God bless you x

I am so sorry Ron. I hope you are doing well in your life and that he continues to live with you.

bless you Ron and bless your son!

That's amazing! What kind of boat did you get?

@@TheAdventuresofTarka an old Jeanneau Melody, a little bigger than Tarka but in worse condition. Its become a labour of love. :-)

Aw, that's so sweet guys! I'm glad you guys were along for the adventure.

It's a bittersweet one for sure

You really discover how many people have been personally affected by suicide when it happens to you, that you never would have known about otherwise. Sometimes for good or practical reasons, we keep these things hidden, but we are far from without company. I hope you are doing well Mark, and thank you for your support.

@@TheAdventuresofTarka ❤️🙏

Sorry for your loss. Also going to miss your vids, thanks for the great non fluff sailing adventure content. Farewell from the crew of TITANIA.

Thank you Eve, it means a lot.

Aw thanks! I've always disliked the sound of my own voice (I think we all do). But one way to grow out of that is to edit hours and hours of footage of yourself talking!

@@TheAdventuresofTarka You have a pleasant easy to listen too voice.

That's amazing! I hope it was a good decision?!

Me to got one Albin vega because of you haha , Really sorry for your loss 😔 It was pleasant to hear you voice again after a some time. It like you never stop .If you want give try again all give you my Vega for some time haha . Den Helder Nederland your welcome. What happens to Diane the French woman Going Tahiti ? Well HOP you will be back stronger with new adventures we miss you Mario

Fair days. Ashore.